Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:15:45 -0500 From: Dylan Subject: Running Away Chapter 4 Hi everybody! My name is Jonny, some of you may have read some of the stories written by my twin, Dylan, but this particular story is my first attempt at writing. I would love to hear some opinions, just send them to my brother at Dylan49@gmail.com as we share the account. Running Away - Chapter Four The night wore on after their dinner, each a little uneasy and nervous. 'I can't believe I just did that.' Jesse thought as he slowly put away the dishes. 'What's going on' Oliver wondered as he suddenly found himself both confused and scared. As he pondered his situation, a sudden bell rang out, making him jump and throw the pillow he was hugging into the air. "S-sorry! It was my cell phone." Jesse literally jumped across the kitchen to his phone, silencing it. "I uh.. have to go get someone, will you be okay by yourself for an hour?" Jesse blurted out as he read the text message. 'I just met this guy, and already I'm trusting him with my house? Too late to take it back now.' He felt guilty for even thinking this, but at the same time knew it was a realistic concern. "I uh... don't know..." Oliver's eyes widened "I um..." Words seemed to fail him. "Well. you could... come along" Jesse held out his hand. Together they walked out to Jesse's car, a beautiful dark green Lexus. "Wow..." Oliver was in awe. "i-it's nothing..." Jesse blushed, somewhat embarassed, though for what he wasn't sure. The car ride was awkward, but at the same time, a trying situation. Jesse drove absent-mindedly, completely focused on whatever was infront of him, all the while, Oliver kept to himself. The foot of empty space between them may as well have been a mile. Just as the car rolled to a gentle stop an even gentler whimper came from within the car. "Whuh..." Jesse turned and saw Oliver huddled in a corner, shivering. 'Crap the A/C!' He immediately turned down the air "I'm sorry, I just forgot that you didnt have any other clothes than those shorts and that t-shirt." He put his free hand on Oliver's thigh. "I-it's okay" Oliver tried to suck it up, but was still shivering. "Here." Jesse pulled him close, he felt the cold skin of the young boy against his own, and instantly felt as if the world had come to a pause. 'If only this stupid red light would last forever.' He thought as the light flashed green. They finally arrived at the nearby mall. "Hey!" A man about Jesse's age walked up to the car and got in. "Um... hey Wes, could you drive? I just um... have something in my eye, it's kinda hard for me to see." Jesse nodded to Oliver, who at this time was gently dozing in his lap. "Ohh... sure" the man nodded. "Hey, Ollie? Let's move to the back okay?" Jesse gently pushed oliver to a sitting position. At this point he was so groggy that he hardly noticed as he was walked to the back of the car. "He's cute" Jesse's friend remarked as he got into the driver's seat. The ride was as quiet back as it was towards the mall. The entire time, Jesse tended to the sleeping beauty in his lap. He couldn't help but gaze at the blond's peaceful face, as the lights from the street shone upon his delicate features, he looked even cuter. With a strong hand he put his arm around Oliver's waist and tried to keep him from falling off the side of the cushion. This caused a small gasp to escape from the boy's mouth. "Sorry, I guess that gash hasn't fully healed yet." He whispered. Jesse could only spend the rest of the ride gently stroking the face that had mezmorized him, and the hair that covered his eyes, and flared out a little at the edges. At last the car rolled up the driveway of Jesse's house, and Wes, his neighbor just walked home. "Well, it's just us, want to go back inside?" Jesse whispered again, not really expecting an answer. He carried Oliver back into the house, and again, laid him on the bed. "Good night Ollie, maybe tomorrow, we'll take care of that clothes situation." He smiled to himself and walked into the bathroom to change clothes. "Good night" He again smiled, and this time, feeling a little braver, he touched his lips to Oliver's and gave him a gentle kiss. He climbed into the opposite side of the bed, and slept, dreaming of the angel beside him. _-_-_-_End Chapter Four_-_-_-_ Thanks for reading! Please write me comments if you liked it, or have suggestions!